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ARCHAEOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR (AMERICAN RESEARCH CENTER IN SOFIA)

The American Research Center in Sofia (www.einaudi.cornell.edu/arcs) seeks to appoint an archaeology administrator. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in archaeology from a North American university, experience in both American and Bulgarian excavations, and fluency in Bulgarian. The position involves handling the solicitation of joint American-Bulgarian archaeological projects; working with the projects’ proposers and our Advisory Committee on Archaeological Projects regarding joint excavations and preservation of sites; and facilitating communication between Bulgarian and North American academics in the field of archaeology. The appointee will also be involved in reporting on the progress of the various projects, including preservation of sites, and in other administrative work at ARCS.

The term is one year, expected to begin in August, 2009, and is renewable.  The salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names of three referees to Professor Kevin Clinton, Chair, Managing Committee, American Research Center in Sofia. Submissions should be sent only electronically (by e-mail attachments) to kmc1 AT cornell.edu.

The American Research Center in Sofia (ARCS) is a consortium of over 75 institutions of higher learning registered in North America.  It was established in 2004 in order to facilitate academic research in Bulgaria for North American scholars and to promote collaboration between scholars from North America and countries in Southeast Europe (Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro). The Center facilitates research in Bulgaria by offering fellows and research teams logistical support. Visiting scholars and fellows can take advantage of the network established by the Center for use of the resources of Bulgarian institutions, and the Center helps to obtain necessary permits and approvals for research projects. The Center also facilitates training in the languages of the region for American scholars and sponsors conferences, guest lectures, seminars and talks by visiting fellows, and other cultural events. For the academic year 2009/2010 ARCS will offer three academic programs with accompanying fellowships: a 9-month program for the period September-May; a fall term program for the period September-November; and a spring term program for the period February-April (for details see www.einaudi.cornell.edu/arcs ).  With recent major grants from the Packard Humanities Institute ARCS has acquired its own building in Sofia, which includes extensive library space and housing for the director, visitors, and students.